2010 Hiking Schedule

Each month the Swannanoa Valley Museum hosts at least one hike. This year, we have added the Swannanoa Rim Explorer series as well. The following hikes are tentatively planned for 2010. This schedule is subject to change, so please check with the museum for time of hike, details, and confirmation.

Jan. 7: Preview meeting as the kickoff for the Swannanoa Rim Hikes, 7 pm, Black Mountain Savings Bank.

Jan. 16: First leg of the Swannanoa Rim hikes: Jesse's High Top to NC Hwy 9.

Feb. 7: Walks through Tabernacle & Ingram and Tabernacle cemeteries. Led by Robert Goodson and Tom Jones. Meet at Tabernacle Church, Black Mountain.

Feb. 20: Second Swannanoa Rim hike: Sunset Mountain to NC Hwy 9.

Mar. 6: Hike to Lower Catawba Falls.

Mar. 7: Walks through Tabernacle & Ingram and Tabernacle cemeteries. Led by Robert Goodson and Tom Jones. Meet at Tabernacle Church, Black Mountain. (Rescheduled from February 7)

Mar. 20: Third Swannanoa Rim hike: Sunset Mountain to I-40.

Apr. 17: Fourth Swannanoa Rim hike: I-40 through Ridgecrest to Sourwood Gap.

May 1: Mitchell Falls hike. (Rescheduled to May 19)

May 8: Wildflower Hike.

May 15: Fifth Swannanoa Rim hike: Sourwood Gap to Greybeard. Led by Joe S.

June 5: Sunset photography hike at Begley cabin near Potato Knob.

June 19: Sixth Swannanoa Rim hike: Black Mountain Gap to Balsam Gap. Led by Wendell.

July 4: Annual Fireworks hike and picnic.

July 17: Seventh Swannanoa Rim hike: Black Mountain Gap to Greybeard. Led by Joe S.

Aug. 21: Eight Swannanoa Rim hike: Glassmine Falls Overlook to Craggy Pinnacle.

Sept. 18: Ninth Swannanoa Rim hike: Balsam Gap to Glassmine Falls Overlook.

Sept. 22: Hike in Warren Wilson area.

Oct. 2: Annual Old Toll Caravan.

Oct. 16: Tenth Swannanoa Rim hike: Craggy Gardens to Craggy Knob & return.

Nov. 6: Quarry / Fall Branch Falls hike. Led by Jason Conner of Hedrick Industries.

Nov. 20: Eleventh Swannanoa Rim hike: White Oak Flats to Brushy Ridge & return.

Dec. 11: Swannanoa Creek Hike.

Dec. 18: Final Swannanoa Rim hike: White Oak Flats to Cedar Cliff to Camp Rockmont.

With the exception of special fundraising hikes -- July 4th Fireworks Hike and Old Toll Road Caravan -- all hikes are $10 for Museum members, $20 for non-members. Unless otherwise posted, hikes will commence at the parking lot at Black Mountain Savings Bank, 200 E. State St, Black Mountain. Please call or email the Museum to make reservations and also to make sure the times/dates/hikes have not changed during the year. 828-669-9566, or e-mail.

Any hikes which cross United States Forest Service property are by Special Use Permit.